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A brief history of San Antonio’s abandoned amusement parks
From Playland Park to Splashtown USA, these are the stuff of Alamo City legend.
July 24, 2025 03:27 PM
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Donna Provencher
SATXtoday: Tower of Life Building downtown San Antonio
Development
San Antonio’s first skyscraper — the Tower Life Building
We’re diving into the history of this iconic building and its plans for the future
July 10, 2024
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Adriana Christian
SATX Guadalupe Dance 1
Arts
Get to know the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio
Celebrate one of the Southwest’s pioneer Chicano arts organizations.
June 21, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Travel and Outdoors
Why you should visit Luckenbach, TX
Make a day trip to this Texas town northwest of the Alamo City
June 18, 2024
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Adriana Christian
SATXtoday: Briscoe Western Art Museum Survival of the Fittest
Arts
5 must-see summer museum exhibits in San Antonio
Explore the Alamo City’s world of art this summer
June 14, 2024
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Adriana Christian
The Texas flag
History
History of the Texas flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
June 11, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
The Armed Forces River Parade San Antonio TX
History
5 things you didn’t know about Military City, USA ®
May 23, 2024
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Adriana Christian
A person reading beside a stack of books in a window decorated with paper trees and flowers.
Play
Books written by authors with ties to San Antonio
Stock your shelf with these 29 reads from + about the 210.
May 14, 2024
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Staff
SATXtoday: Brackenridge Park Polo Match
Events
Brackenridge Park celebrates 125 years with a Homecoming Exhibition Polo Match
Relive the hype of San Antonio’s polo history at this celebratory polo match
May 3, 2024
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Adriana Christian
SATXtoday: Anton Wulff House San Antonio Conservation Society
City
The Conservation Society of San Antonio celebrates 100 years
See how this local organization has been preserving our city’s history since 1924.
April 17, 2024
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Adriana Christian
SATXtoday: UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
Development
UTSA announces next steps for the Institute of Texan Cultures
Let’s check out the museum’s new temporary home
April 3, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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A tray of barbecue snacks from Burnt Bean Co. features crispy pork rinds, deviled eggs, spicy pickles, pimento cheese dip, a smoked sausage link, and glazed brisket slices. The food is arranged neatly on brown butcher paper over a white tray. Everything sits on a rustic wooden table.
Food
San Antonio’s top-ranked barbecue spots
Texas Monthly ranked a San Antonio-area spot as its No. 1 pick, with other local spots earning recognition on it’s “Best BBQ Joints” list.
May 27, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
An adult sits in the back of a double tube and a kid sits in the front, both with their hands in the air, as w lifeguard begins pushing the tube down a water slide.
Travel and Outdoors
17 ways to cool off this summer in San Antonio
Beat the South Texas heat at city pools, splash pads, and recreation areas.
May 23, 2025
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Adriana Christian
SATXtoday: Bexar County Court House
City
The biggest takeaways from the San Antonio State of the County
The fireside chat facilitated by the Metro SA Chamber with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai covered timely topics — from the county’s role in development efforts to infrastructure investments.
May 22, 2025
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Skylar Webb
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
City
The beginner’s guide to composting in San Antonio
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
May 21, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
Orange and red augua fresca with a mango rim.
Food
Where to find the best aguas frescas in San Antonio
Nothing beats a cool sip on a hot summer day.
May 20, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
Rendering showing an updated Alamodome, new Spurs arena, land bridge, and expanded Hemisfair area.
City
Answered: What our readers think of Project Marvel
Our readers provided lots of thoughts on the downtown development — from enthusiastic support to intense critiques.
May 19, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
SATXtoday: Phil Hardberger Park Land Bridge
Play
31 parks in San Antonio
We’re highlighting the 31 best parks that San Antonio, TX has to offer — complete with Confluence Park, Denman Estate Park, and Tom Slick Park.
May 19, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
SATXtoday: Smash'd food
Live
15+ late-night spots around San Antonio
Hungry after a night out? There are plenty of restaurants open late in the Alamo City. From tacos to burgers, we have all the local favorites that are perfect for cravings past 10 p.m.
May 15, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
The Tejano Conjunto Festival
Events
Your guide to San Antonio’s Tejano Conjunto Festival
Head to the internationally recognized and longest-running Conjunto festival in the country.
May 14, 2025
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Rossi Ramirez
Rendering showing a walking path through a grassy area with trees and native plants lining the sides. Several people are walking on the path and seated on the grassy areas.
Travel and Outdoors
Explore the timeline for Arboretum San Antonio’s completion
Learn what you can expect to see completed over the next ~20 years at the arboretum.
May 13, 2025
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Brianna Williams